Is having the right comfortable top essential for you or is that just over rated? For me everything is about looking STYLISH but in that comfortable way and when it comes to my clients well comfort is the paramount. All 3 tops have great STYLE but are so comfortable which makes this combo a crowd pleaser. Comfort and STYLE go together like french fries and ketchup. Yummy I’m hungry now…. t-bags is the creative vision of 2 young designers – Shadi Askari-Farhat & Su-Lyn Tay that epitomizes se
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A woman wearing this ensemble would be on high alert with the Secret Fashion Service (SFS). This is a very timeless and simple black dress by Vivienne Tam but it’s so effective in getting the message out that the SFS is concerned! I’m always amazed to see Vivienne Tam’s collection because I consider her a true voice of STYLE and grace. Tam’s spring 2011 collection was like taking a trip down the Silk Road, from China across India to Persia. To me when a designer reaches across the borders to
I’ve often wondered what people must think when they see me coming into their thrift store speeding through the merchandise like the Tasmanian Devil. I mean when I walk into any thrift store honey “it’s ON”. I get that glossy look in my eyes and it’s all about hunting for recycled luxury. Maybe one day I’ll pay someone to video tape me in action and post that as an entertaining blog posting. This posting is about 3 dresses and I’ll start with the black silk Stevie Nicks’ish black Laundry by
That's So New York - As we all know the cusp of springtime has been upon us for quite some time. The imminent, yet slowly approaching spring weather is making its way around the bend and one thing is for certain—the world of fashion is right on its heels. The Benetton Group, which includes their leisurewear brand Playlife, their high-end and glamorous line Sisley, and of course their oh-so popular casual brand United Colors of Benetton is always on point when it comes to exemplifying the theme a
Celebrities such as Viola Davis, Eve, Anette Bening, Wendy Malick, Julie Benz, Kate Walsh, Elizabeth Hurley, Katherine Heigl & the Queen Latifah herself have all been spotted wearing David Meister. These olive slacks by Meister have the contemporary edge thing down and look star studded to me. I found this sequin BCBG tank that looks gorgeous under this Michael Stars top with hoodie. Every celebrity under the sun has in their closet piles of BCBG & Michael Stars and why wouldn’t they? This
I’ve just had my Catherine Malandrino cherry popped! Yes you heard me correctly I finally found a Malandrino piece within a thrift store and what an exquisite piece it is indeed…. Catherine Malandrino is the ultimate Frenchwoman in America. Her looks mesh the structure and fashion-forwardness of her homeland’s best designers with the fun-loving girl vibe of her beloved NYC. Since starting her label Malandrino has woven together the energy of Manhattan with the romance and elegance of Paris….
There are 2 things in life you can’t have enough of : white button up shirts & lightweight sweater vest (of course anything from Bvlgari & Harry Winston too)….. I don’t care how many white shirts I have in my closet I’m always looking for another one and for you ladies out there here are 2 ultra STYLISH shirts. The Marella button up white shirt is just simple chic but since it was born in 1976 as one of the brands Max Mara evolved it is exactly what I expect from Max Mara. Marella is a fashio
Each one of these dresses is majestic in every aspect from the black Graham & Spencer to the reddish Michael Stars and finally the black thin cotton La Blanca these dresses target fashionistas worldwide. Jenny Graham & Toni Spencer, designers and creators of VELVET, long known for its t-shirts & dresses, introduced a new luxury collection called Graham & Spencer in 2006. Yes these girls STYLED for Red Hot Chilli Peppers videos too… This sleek black Graham & Spencer dress has the 1-2 punch fa
That's So New York - Canvas shoes are an essential when it comes to summer; every man should have at least one pair of high-quality and practical canvas shoes in his wardrobe for all-year-round practicality, as you never know when the sun might show itself. They offer such versatility and can be paired with a range of both casual and formal looks. These men’s Vaughn Casual Shoes by Polo-Ralph Lauren, which can be found retailing via 'Journeys', are perfect for adding a pop of color to your look.
What are the chances of finding not 1 but 2 heavy hitters within the same thrift store and both from the same color palette? I would have to say slim to none… I rarely find Loro Piana inside a thrift store, I mean rare-ly… The Loro Piana family has been in the textile business for 6 generations. Famed for its meticulous grading of wools, Loro Piana sells its fabric to high end manufacturers, tailors and couturiers such as Brioni, Brooks Brothers and Maggie Norris- makers who sells suits for
This velvet button up belted short sleeve top by Lafayette 148 isn’t just delicious it’s down right sinful. This Lafayette 148 looks like an abstract painting ,which I love, so the wow factor is on high alert. This is the thing I love and admire about Edward Wilkerson the creative force behind this label, is his ability to embrace the art world. I found these ultra light weight Burberry wool slacks that captures the spirit and movement of the blouse to perfection. Christopher Bailey is the
Suited to a Tee
This season, we finally saw a formula for the whole "t-shirt with a suit" look. First off, make sure you're not wearing a floppy pinstripe suit—even to work, but especially not with a tee. The key is to find a beautiful slim suit. As for the tee, think simple. Look, concert tees are great, but you don't put a Bowie tee under a peak-lapel Simon Spurr suit. That's a little too 2002. Go for a solid, stretched-out crew- or v-neck (nothing too plunging though). And please don't wear on
That's So New York - Designer, Dawid Tomaszewski graduated in the London Fashion College and the Berlin Akademie der Künste under Vivienne Westwood. The great teacher certainly influenced him greatly in both character and the style choices throughout his career. The Spring/Summer 2011 collection sets out an extremely feminine line, characterized by architectural and well designed forms which seem entirely sculpted. Arches and twisted ovals enhance the majority of themes, and ruffles, feathers,
With everyone today looking for ways to participate in the green movement hats off to those of you out there that thrift! When you thrift for your clothes you are shopping green and this is coming from someone who’s entire wardrobe is filled with Prada, Turnbull & Asser, Brioni, Burberry, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Zegna etc etc, all coming right out from the thrift store. I’ve never once felt out of STYLE or outdated with what I wear because I’ve never fallen victim to that rubbish. I might be fu
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